Subject-Linking Verb-Subject Complement Pattern

Directions:

Indicate whether the subject complements underlined in the sentences below are nouns or adjectives by using the following code:

            N     noun                    ADJ     adjective

Example:

_ADJ_           Kerosene heaters are not necessarily safe.

______ 1. Bran is a good source of fiber.

______ 2. The astronomers on the project are too stubborn to change their plans.

______ 3. Computer-assisted design is the answer to our company’s main problems.

______ 4. My record I high school was unremarkable.

______ 5. Urban rats are fatter in the winter, when food spoils less easily.

______ 6. Linny Martin is an excellent actress.

______ 7. Our four-speed fan is fairly noisy.

______ 8. Empathy is the ability to share other people’s feelings.

______ 9. Leo’s new car looks expensive.

______ 10. This software seems adequate for a small home office.

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